Deep scratches from odd paint job on guitar; how to remove?

I'd first try buffing it out vigorously with a good buffing pad.

somebody on the same forum as this answer, actually did suggest Colgate (not gel) toothpaste to polish out scratches.

Here is what seems like the best method posted on a forum:

Scratch X

This stuff works great, you can do it by hand, don't have to have a buffer.

http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG%2BG10307

And it's probably available at your local Autozone, Walmart etc..

Also if you are so inclined, you can get some of the micromesh sandpaper, between that, some 3M Finesse It ( a GREAT silicone free polish that can be applied by hand ) and the Scratch X I've done amazing things to guitar finishes that had belt buckle rash, even buffed out pickguards including a vintage pearl Fender guard that had been spray painted black.

Micromesh ( I got some on eBay pretty inexpensively)

http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/001399.php

3M Finesse It ll

http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/3m-f...l-p-11292.a...

From:

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/telecaster-discussion-f...

I was thinking you could try some of that scratch remover stuff they advertise for cars....but the Scratch X sound better

TOOTHPATSE